Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Inglewood (14130 Juanita Dr NE)

Simple Turkey Meatballs with Spinach Tomato Skillet Sauce

Simple skillet turkey meatballs simmered in a quick tomato sauce with onions and spinach. Uses early-spring-friendly WA produce like spinach, onion, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • Ground turkey 1 lb N/A in provided TSV
  • Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1 small onion $3.49
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50
  • Fresh Roma Tomato 3 medium $2.79/lb
  • Spinach 1/2 bunch or about 4 oz $2.69
  • Kroger® Chicken Broth or Simple Truth Chicken Broth 1/4 cup $1.79
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt 1 tsp
  • Pantry: black pepper 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: Italian seasoning 1 tsp
  • Pantry: breadcrumbs 1/4 cup
  • Pantry: egg 1

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground turkey, 1 minced garlic clove, half the finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Form into small meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Add remaining onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and broth. Simmer 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Stir in spinach and cook 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Serve in shallow bowls with sauce spooned over the top.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: Estimated from typical store-brand turkey pricing; turkey not visible in provided TSV

Health notes: Lean protein, veggie-forward, moderate-carb if served with bread or rice

Drink pairing: Sparkling water with lemon or a light Pinot Noir

Simple Lemon Turkey Cutlets with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Fast turkey cutlets with a lemon-pan sauce, paired with sautéed asparagus and mushrooms. Very simple, seasonal, and under 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • Turkey cutlets or thin turkey breast slices 1 lb N/A in provided TSV
  • Fresh Asparagus 1 lb $5.99
  • Kroger® Whole White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.79
  • Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon $4.99
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: butter 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt 1 tsp
  • Pantry: black pepper 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Trim asparagus and slice mushrooms. Mince garlic. Cut lemon in half.
  2. Season turkey cutlets with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and asparagus. Cook 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, butter, lemon juice from half the lemon, and 2 tablespoons water. Stir 1 minute.
  6. Return turkey to pan and spoon sauce over the top.
  7. Plate turkey first, then place asparagus and mushrooms alongside. Serve with lemon wedges.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: Estimated from typical turkey cutlet pricing; turkey not visible in provided TSV

Health notes: High protein, low carb, rich in spring vegetables

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc or dry Riesling

Simple Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers

An easy stuffed pepper dinner using ground turkey, onion, tomatoes, and a little rice. Bell peppers are available in your list, and this is a very simple oven meal for two.

Ingredients

  • Ground turkey 1 lb N/A in provided TSV
  • Fresh Yellow Bell Pepper 2 peppers $1.67
  • Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1/2 medium onion $3.49
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes 1 cup $3.99
  • Garlic 1 clove $1.50
  • Pantry: cooked rice 1 cup
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt 1 tsp
  • Pantry: black pepper 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: paprika or Italian seasoning 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Halve the bell peppers lengthwise and remove seeds. Place in a baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chopped onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic.
  4. Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and paprika or Italian seasoning. Cook until mostly browned.
  5. Stir in chopped grape tomatoes and cooked rice. Cook 2 minutes.
  6. Fill pepper halves with the turkey mixture.
  7. Cover loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until peppers are tender.
  8. Serve 2 stuffed pepper halves per person.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: Estimated from typical ground turkey pricing; turkey not visible in provided TSV

Health notes: Balanced meal with lean protein and vegetables

Drink pairing: Rosé or light red blend

Shopping list
  • Ground turkey 1 lb, 1 lb
  • Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1 small onion, 1/2 medium onion
  • Garlic 2 cloves, 2 cloves, 1 clove
  • Fresh Roma Tomato 3 medium
  • Spinach 1/2 bunch or about 4 oz
  • Kroger® Chicken Broth or Simple Truth Chicken Broth 1/4 cup
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp, 1 tbsp, 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt 1 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tsp
  • Pantry: black pepper 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: Italian seasoning 1 tsp
  • Pantry: breadcrumbs 1/4 cup
  • Pantry: egg 1
  • Turkey cutlets or thin turkey breast slices 1 lb
  • Fresh Asparagus 1 lb
  • Kroger® Whole White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon
  • Pantry: butter 1 tbsp
  • Fresh Yellow Bell Pepper 2 peppers
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes 1 cup
  • Pantry: cooked rice 1 cup
  • Pantry: paprika or Italian seasoning 1 tsp

Planned by Careme.